Customer Ratings & Reviews

The moment that I heard that Freddie Gibbs and Madlib were going to do a project together, I knew that it was going to be legendary. I didn't hype it up, I just knew that it was going to work. I've been a Madlib fan for years and have always enjoyed his Beat Konducta series as well as "Madvillainy" album with underground legend, MF DOOM. I've been following Freddie Gibbs since 2010 (and even got the chance to meet him back then). He's definitely bringing back the street element into Rap music but unlike other rappers of that type, you can tell that Freddie respects the craft of lyricism and respects the culture. From start to finish, this album is incredible. Madlib's penchant for soulful and funky samples beautifully complements Freddie Gibbs' hood tales (A lot of those samples have been used before by other artists, so it's interesting to hear Madlib's take on popular samples). Features range from younger artists such as Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Meechy Darko, Mac Miller to veterans such as Scarface and Raekwon. If you're a fan of either artists, pick this album up. If you love Hip Hop, pick this album up.

Album is flawless. And Best Buy is the only spot where you can get the deluxe edition with the bouns EP on it. DOPE!

I was very glad to find this album on the shelf and it was also at a great price. Thank You

This piñata is filled with beats and rhymes as sweet as candy.

Great album definitely a great body of work.......

Madlib the west coast producer has came back into Hop Hops spot light with another solid collaboration album. This time he has chosen to work with the Urban legend emcee from Gary Indiana named Freddie Gibbs. Gibbs depictions of gritty street life and his daily trials and tribulations come across as sincere on this album. This is a welcome change from Madlib' last collab Madvilliany, which featured emcee MF Doom. Madlib's sonic soundscape will head your head nod constant as Gangsta Gibbs gives it to you raw from intro to bonus tracks!!

"Pinata" is a dream collabo between two hip-hop titans operating in top form. Madlib's production is disjointed; rife with warped soul and comedy samples. Freddie Gibbs' (those not hip d-load free mixtapes "Baby Face Killa" /"Miseducation of...") spit is an amalgation of west coast gangsta with urgent, double time with a melody that recalls vintage Bone Thugs. If you enjoy super dope underground rap, buy this album.

This is absolutely Freddie Gibbs best project yet! Madlib did an awesome job producing this whole album. Real hip-hop right here!

At first glance the underground, eclectic beats that Madlib has been churning out for the last 20 years would seem to be an odd backdrop for the gangsta raps of Freddie Gibbs, but this is an overall solid album in both the rap and beats departments. At times it gets a bit monotonous, but overall a good listen for both fans of Gibbs and Madlib

Madlib is a mastermind and Gibbs is the coldest currently in the game. I don't skip any tracks. the Danny guest verse is also amazing

Very smooth cd. Classic gibbs. Cant wait for Bandana!

I just wanted the best buy version for the extra songs

Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year

Production and rhymes on this thing is top notch. Can play it from beginning to end for sure. Fred and Madlib make a great pair.

Freddie and Madlib do not disappoint. Simply put this is one of the realest most grittiest records I've ever heard. This is easily my choice for album of the year. Its good to see Gibbs getting some much needed exposure.

I've been listening to this album over and over again and the more i listen to it. and i just realized how dope this project is. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib got a classic in their hands. a real classic.

Needs at least a nod for album of the year crazy production and off the chain reality in the smooth lyrics of freddie gibbs

Freddie Gibbs' album is great, the lyrics were great and I like the old school samples that were used on the album

MADLIB THATS ALL I GOTTA SAY. MADLIB. GO BUY PINATA BEATS TOO BY MADLIB.